Premium 5 days Sun Moon Lake and Alishan Tour
HIGHLIGHTS
- • Marvel at Taiwan's natural wonders: Sun Moon Lake and Alishan National Park
- • Visit Rainbow Village, a town saved by the artistic "Rainbow Grandpa"
- • View over 5,000 years of Chinese imperial history and artifacts
- • View the famous "sea of clouds" in the morning at Alishan
- • Meet locals who promote sustainable tourism with their DIY bamboo crafts
This is the perfect, 5-day luxury tour for those who want to indulge in Taiwan's natural beauty while simultaneously diving deep into Taiwan's unique culture and history. Visit the island's natural wonders at Sun Moon Lake and Alishan National Park, sampling the tea, meeting the locals, learning local food traditions and eating like a king or queen.

▴ High mountain tea picking

▴ Rainbow Village

▴ Night market

▴ Yoshan Tea Culture

▴ Cruise

▴ Alishan Forest

▴ Bamboo brush

▴ Lugao coffee farm

▴ Hana Kitchen
ITINERARY
Day 1 / Taipei - Taichung- Chiayi
After departing from the bustling city of Taipei, we will head to Taichung, one of Taiwan's six major cities, where we will enjoy a delicious bowl of beef noodles and visit a market transformed from old buildings. Next, we will visit the Southern Branch of the National Palace Museum, a place rich in history. Finally, we will conclude the first day and check into the hotel.
Day 2 / Chiayi - Alishan
Enter Alishan National Park and handpick tea at a local tea farm with breathtaking views. Savor a lunch crafted with the finest tea. Enjoy a leisurely hike through the park's natural forest, taking in the stunning mountainous terrain that creates ideal conditions for tea cultivation.
Day 3 / Chiayi - Alishan
In the morning, we’ll get up early and hop on the Alishan Forest Railway to catch a glimpse of the area’s famed “sea of clouds” that appear in the hours around dawn. Then the journey to Tsou tribe (Laiji) , who has developed a varied culture and art style in harmony with nature in Alishan. Famous for wild boar stone carving and arts, it is easy to see the arts everywhere in the tribe. You have the chance to do the wood crafting workshop with the locals.
Day 4 / Chiayi - Sun Moon Lake
On the fourth day, we will visit the world-renowned Sun Moon Lake. Before arriving, we will stop by the Paper Dome, a church made entirely of paper, and explore its eco-friendly paper art installations. Afterward, we will dine at a restaurant decorated with bamboo. Finally, we will reach our destination for the day and enjoy the beautiful scenery of Sun Moon Lake.
Day 5 / Sun Moon Lake - Taipei
Take a boat in the morning, a luxurious boat, or a bicycle ride across Taiwan's largest and most beautiful lake. Then sip fine coffee at a hidden coffee shop high up in the mountains with tall ceilings and breathtaking views of the Nantou hillside before returning to Taipei.
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Pick up from your accommodation in Taipei
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Indulge in the authentic and delicious Taiwanese beef noodle soup in Taichung
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Explore Shen Ji New Village
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View imperial artifacts at the National Palace Museum's Southern branch
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Try traditional Taiwanese snacks at the Chiayi night market (at your own expense) *After the night market, you may need to take a taxi back to the hotel on your own.
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4-star South Urban Hotel (DOUBLE/TWIN) or equivalent
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Breakfast at the hotel
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Visit a tea farm in the Alishan mountains and learn how to pick tea
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Savor a lunch cuisine crafted with the finest tea
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Hike through the verdant forests of Alishan and enjoy the mountainous scenery
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Dinner at Alishan House
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Dinner & Accommodation: 4-star Alishan House history (DOUBLE/TWIN) or equivalent
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(Optional) Get up early to see the sunrise *Without Tour guide
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Breakfast at the hotel
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(Optional) Rest at the hotel until 10 AM to meet with the guide, or visit the Alishan trail after breakfast
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Local ingredients lunch made by the Village Kitchen
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Laiji Tribe, Wood crafting workshop with the locals & Guided Tribe tour
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4-star South Urban Hotel (DOUBLE/TWIN) or equivalent
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Breakfast at the hotel
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Visit the paper-made church.
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Lunch at a traditional Taiwanese-style restaurant.
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Arrive Ita Thao Pier
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Visit attractions around Sun Moon Lake
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Dinner & Accommodation:5-star The LaLu(DOUBLE/TWIN) or equivalent
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Breakfast at the hotel
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(Optional) In the morning of this day, you can choose from three different experiences. Simply confirm your preference with the guide before departure.
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Option 1: Go on a shuttle boat trip across the lake and enjoy great scenery
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Option 2: Cycling trip at Sun Moon Lakecy
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Enjoy lunch at Sun Moon Lake (at your own expense)
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Enjoy your coffee with beautiful views at Lugao coffee farm
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Returning to Taipei
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Drop off at Taipei's accommodation
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Meal :
Breakfast : 4 | Lunch : 4 | Dinner : 2 -
Duration :
5 Days 4 nights -
Pick-up :
Taipei's accommodation
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Drop-Off :
Taipei's accommodation -
Group Size :
1-10 people -
Language :
English
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DETAILS
Inclusions
- •A knowledgeable, licensed and fun-loving English-speaking guide
- •All transportation (5-seater sedan or 8-seater van, driver)
- •Admission to all activities on itinerary
- •Meals mentioned in itinerary
- •Four nights accommodation with breakfast in TripAdvisor 4 or 4.5-star hotels
- •Travel insurance
Exclusions
- •Any meals not listed specifically in itinerary
- •Any optional activities
- •Gratuity
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations made between 30 and 15 days prior to departure will receive a 70% refund.
Cancellations made between 14 and 7 days prior to departure will receive a 50% refund;
Cancellations made less than 7 days prior to departure are non-refundable.
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